Q:How do I post images in my forum posts?
Answer
If the image is on another website: find the image you want on another website, then right click on the image and copy the url where it says "Address (URL)", then post the url of the image into your forum post between [img][/img] tags.
For example:
[img]http://www.connectingsingles.com/i/free_online_dating.jpg[/img]
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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Q:How do I post in the Forums?
Answer
TO CREATE NEW THREAD: Click on
Forums in the top nav, then click the
Create Thread button. Type a message about your topic and your opinion of it and explain what/how you would like to discuss it. Then press the "Submit Thread" button. Your thread will appear in the category you assign and also on the list of
All Threads, and members will be able to view and post to it.
TO REPLY TO A THREAD: If you read a thread and want to get into the discussion: Click on the 'Post Reply' button at the upper right of the page. Your post will appear at the bottom of that thread in the order it was submitted. (or you can use the REPLY button inside each post)
TO QUOTE ANOTHER POST: If you want to address your reply directly to one member's post in a thread: click on the "Quote" button inside their post. If you do this, their post will be copied and be included in your post answer - so USE THIS OPTION ONLY when you want to take exception to what that one person said and direct your answer to them. (If you are the first person to reply in a thread, there is no reason to quote the one above you.)
Be sure to read the
Forum Rules before posting.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:The login page keeps appearing
Answer
If you repeatedly get bounced back to the login screen, with no message about an incorrect username or password, this is probably caused by your browser not retaining your login information correctly. To fix this you need to enable cookies on your browser.
Click here for directions on how to enable cookies »
Do all the following:
- Change your browser settings to accept cookies. Click here for directions on how to enable cookies »
- Delete All Cookies on your computer (click Tools, Internet Options, then Delete Cookies)
- Clear your cache (delete temporary files)
- Check to see that your computer system Date and Time is accurate. Cookies are time sensitive and may not work if your computer date is wrong by a large amount.
- Check your firewall and make sure it accepts cookies. **
- Turn off any third party programs or control panels that automatically reject cookies.
- Close down all browser windows that you have open.
- Open a new browser window, and type in http://www.connectingsingles.com in the address bar (don’t use a link in an email or a bookmark to access the site). Have only one browser window open to the site at a time. Log in only once.
- Try again to login.
**IMPORTANT: If you have a FIREWALL or other security software, this software may be set to block cookies. Refer to the HELP manual of the security software you are using to find out how to enable session cookies and allow Connecting Singles cookies to be set. Norton firewall needs to be set to enable cookies, otherwise you will not be able to use this site.
Updated May 16, 2020|
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Q:Why is it bad to give out my email address when someone asks for it right away?
Answer
If a member asks you for your email address right away, it is suspicious. They may be building email lists, or they may be scammers who want to get you off of this site before we find and delete them.
Updated May 17, 2020|
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Q:How do I Edit Music I posted?
Answer
Click on
Music in the top nav, then click on
My Music. Click the "
Edit" button next to the Music you want to edit. You can edit Music up to 2 weeks after you post it.
Updated Oct 31, 2017|
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Q:How do I Rotate my photo?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the "Profile"
dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "My Profile". It will expand.
Then click on Upload Photos in the list of links.
You will see a list of the photos you have already uploaded.
Find the photo you want to rotate, and click the " Rotate Photo" button. You will be taken to a new page where you can rotate your photo.
To Rotate:
Click the "Rotate" button until your photo is upright.
Click the "Save Rotate" button.
Next Up:
How to crop your photo »
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:How do I send my photos to CS by EMAIL?
Answer
NOTE: The directions for this are on the Upload Photos page, on the bottom of the page.
In the top nav bar, click on the "Profile"
dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "My Profile". It will expand.
Then click on Upload Photos in the list of links.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page where it says "Email your photos to us", and follow the instructions there.
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:How do I send my photos to CS by MAIL?
Answer
NOTE: The directions for this are on the Upload Photos page, on the bottom of the page.
In the top nav bar, click on the "Profile"
dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "My Profile". It will expand.
Then click on Upload Photos in the list of links.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page where it says "Mail your photos to us", and follow the instructions there.
We will scan your photos for you and upload them to your profile. We provide this service FREE of charge to our members!
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:What format and size Photo does ConnectingSingles.com accept?
Answer
ConnectingSingles.com accepts jpg, jpeg, jpe, gif, png, bmp, tif, and tiff. But JPG/JPEG is best.
If you have a photo in a format other than these formats, please convert it, or send it to us by email or mail and we will convert it for you
Your photo must not exceed 5 MB (Megabytes).
If it is larger than this, you can make the file smaller by cropping out unnecessary background, shrinking the width and height of your photo, or reducing the resolution.
Updated May 16, 2020|
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Q:Why do you ask for my Birthdate?
Answer
So that we can display your age on your profile
Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:Why do you ask for my Email Address?
Answer
So that we can notify you when members write to you. We NEVER share/sell your email address and we NEVER send any spam.
Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:Why do you ask for my Postal Code?
Answer
So that we can show members within a 10 mile radius of your area. This is only used in USA, Canada, UK, and Australia
Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:It says my Postal Code is invalid?
Answer
That might mean our zip code database is out of date. Sorry about that. Please choose a zipcode that is nearby you, and
Contact Us later and we'll add your zip code.
Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:Good Relationships Are Built on Honesty
Answer
Good Relationships Are Built on Honesty
All profile information must be valid.
Profiles with invalid email address or location, jibberish, etc. will be deleted.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:The games are not loading?
Q:Why can't I send more than one eCard to a person in a day?
Answer
You can send 1 eCard within a 24 hour period to EACH member. So that a member cannot receive more than 1 eCard from you in a 24-hour period.
The reason for this limit is that many members don't want their eCardbox flooded... even by someone they are interested in. Quality wins over quantity there.
eCards are for 'special' connections and occasions. Use mail for general correspondence.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:So will I ever find 'the ONE' and who can I trust?
Answer
It takes time and patience to find 'the ONE'. In the meantime, try to enjoy your search and have fun finding friends. Don't rush! We recommend you look for someone living close enough to you to meet often and get to know each other slowly. No matter what they tell you, real love doesn't happen in 2 weeks of emailing. Think with your head, not only with your heart. Use the site to get acquainted. Use caution to stay safe.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I join a Group?
Answer
Click on
Groups in the top nav, then find the group you want to join and click on it to view it, then press the "Join Group" button.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do comment on a Blog?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the Blogs link.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says " Forums / Blogs / Polls / Poems / Videos / etc.". It will expand.
Then click on Blogs in the list of links.
You will see a list of Blogs.
Click on a Blog to view it.
After reading the Blog, press the "Post Comment" button.
Then type in your comment and press the "Submit Comment" button.
Your comment will appear immediately under the blog.
Think before you comment. You will not be able to delete or change your comment.
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:How do I turn OFF Who's Viewed me (so that people don't know when I view them)?
Answer
Yes, you can turn off Who's Viewed me, and people will NOT know when you view their profile. But, you will ALSO not know when people view your profile, which is incentive for most people to keep it on.
To turn on or off Who's Viewed Me:
In the top nav bar, click on the "Profile"
dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "My Profile". It will expand.
Then click on Edit Settings in the list of links.
Then click on the Edit Who's Viewed Me Settings link
Click the radio button that says "Turned Off", and click the "Save Changes" button.
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:I received an email/flower from someone who is not on my "Who's Viewed Me List"...How is this possible?
Answer
This can mean several things:
- That member may have their "Who's Viewed Me" list turned off, so their view to your profile was not recorded
- You may have "Who's Viewed Me" turned off, so that views to your profile are not being recorded
- The member clicked on the Email/Flower button from a search results page without viewing your full profile.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:I am not getting responses to the mail I sent. My mail is not being opened. What is wrong?
Answer
First, Please check your
Block Settings to see if you have restricted them too much. We've been seeing that many people are blocking all ages except for a very small few (like 34-35 for example). That can really restrict who can write to you.
We notify members when they receive onsite mail. If they have provided a valid email address, they will receive those notices; if not, they won't get the notices and it may be longer until they return to the site and see what you have sent. It is their choice to login and check their mail, and it is their choice whether or not to open or respond. We have no control over any of this.
If you are not willing to wait for a response, send mail only to members whose last activity date is recent.
If a member does not open or respond to your mail, they may not have time to answer, they may be receiving too much mail already, they may be corresponding with someone special already, or they may just not be interested in your profile. Find someone else to write to...
It takes a lot of time and patience to find someone special. Don't give up. There is someone out there for you. That person may join tomorrow.
In the meantime, give members a reason to write to you. Help others get to know you. Add positive, upbeat info to your narratives about yourself, describe more about what you are seeking in your match, add some new photos, fill out the extended profile. Also, check out the
Forums area of the site. Many members have a lot of fun meeting and talking there while waiting to meet ‘the one’.
Add a blog about your thoughts or experiences to let others know more about you and possibly attract someone who feels the same (note that a blog is a journal - not a personal ad).
Use site features to bring more attention to your profile and mail to your inbox.
Click here to learn how to get more views to your profile »
Updated May 17, 2020|
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Q:How do I UN-hide my profile?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the "Profile" dropdown. It will expand.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says "My Profile". It will expand.
Then click on Edit Settings in the list of links.
Then click the Hide Profile link in the list of links.
Then click the radio button that says "Show my profile on the site", and click the "Save Changes" button.
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:What happens when I hide my profile?
Answer
When you hide your profile, the following will happen:
- Your profile will not be NOT visible on site.
- Your profile will not be NOT displayed in search results.
- A search for your username will result in 'Profile Not Found'.
- Your Forum posts show your username only. Whether you are cancelled, hidden or deleted, reason is not noted.
- Other members CANNOT send you Emails and Likes. (And they cannot reply to Emails you've sent.)
- You CANNOT send Emails and Likes to other members.
- You CANNOT post to the Forums, Blogs, eCards, Polls, Videos, etc. (and other public areas of the site)
- Messages/Likes you've exchanged with other members will remain, but will state that your profile is not available.
Updated May 21, 2020|
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Q:How do I report a member?
Answer
Use the
Report Abuse link in the footer of this page, or click on the
" Report This Profile" link on the member's profile (at the bottom of the page).
Updated May 17, 2020|
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Q:Is Connecting Singles really FREE? If so, why?
Answer
Yes! Connecting Singles is 100% FREE to use! ALL features are free and always will be. This site is funded by advertising, so members are not charged for anything.
We're not going to sneak up on you after you join and surprise you with fees, credits, premium memberships, gold stars, or coupons, or make you recruit members from other sites just to get in. There are no costs and no credit cards needed here. NO catches, NO fees, NO gimmicks, NO kidding!
Click here to Join Now »
Updated May 17, 2020|
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Q:Why did my photo get deleted?
Q:My password appears in the login box whenever I visit Connecting Singles. How do I stop this?
Answer
First of all, this is your Browser, NOT Connecting Singles, that is saving your password for you and putting it into the login box on Connecting Singles. Connecting Singles has no control over this.
Fortunately you can fix this. See directions below:
If your password automatically appears in the login box, it means Password Manager is enabled on your computer. You enabled it the first time you came to Connecting Singles (or any other site), when
your browser gave you a pop-up message asking if you wanted to save your login info for this site. If you clicked yes, your username and password would automatically be entered into the login box every time you came to this site using that computer, and anyone after you could sign in as you also. This is a Browser setting and has nothing to do with this website.
You can disable that auto-login feature (see below for Firefox instructions). To protect your privacy, you should NOT use Password Manager if you share a computer with anyone else, or use a computer in a library or other public place.
If you are concerned about your password on the site, you should change it:
Click here to learn how to change your password »
Firefox: Directions for disabling auto login
Password Manager is on by default. To turn it off:
- Open the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
- From the Privacy & Security category, choose Web Passwords. (If no subcategories are visible, double-click the category to expand the list.)
- In the Password Manager section, deselect "Remember passwords for sites that require me to log in" to turn Password Manager off.
Managing Stored Passwords
To see a list of the user names and passwords you have stored:
- Open the Tasks menu, choose Privacy & Security, and then choose Password Manager.
- Select View Stored Passwords from the submenu. You see the Password Manager window.
- Click the Passwords Saved tab. You see a list of all the stored user names. (Passwords are not listed.)
- To remove a user name, click it and then click Remove. The next time you visit the web site, you will be asked to enter your password.
- Click the Passwords Never Saved tab to see a list of the web sites for which you instructed Password Manager never to store user names. To remove a web site from this list, click it and then click Remove. The next time you visit the web site, you will be asked if you want Password Manager to save the user name and password for this site. Click "No".
Updated May 16, 2020|
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Q:Why does my profile say that I'm online, when I'm not?
Answer
If you click the Log Out button, your profile will no longer say "Online Now".
If you don't Logout, your profile may say that you are "Online Now" for up to 30 minutes after you leave the site.
Click here to learn how to Logout »
Updated May 17, 2020|
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Q:Why has no one viewed my profile?
Answer
There can be several reasons:
- Your profile is hidden or not approved yet
- You recently joined, so no one has had the chance to view your profile yet
- You don't have a photo and so you aren't appearing on very many search results. Most members search by photo-only.
- You have just turned this feature on after having it off for a while. While it was off, views to your profile were not being recorded.
- Your views were automatically deleted by our system after 70 days, and you haven't been checking them.
For more tips use this link:
How to get more views and responses to your profile »
Updated May 16, 2020|
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Q:What is the difference between an article and a blog?
Answer
Article: An article is a nonfictional composition on a specific topic (stated in the title) about something you have experience or expertise in, or that you have researched.
It's presented in an unbiased manner and strives to prove or accomplish its theme. If an opinion is given, it should be based on knowledge. An article has a lesson or point to make and a conclusion. It's goal is to inform and/or entertain. An article is more formal than a blog, and is normally a minimum of 250 words in length. Feedback comments are accepted.
Blog: A blog entry can be whatever you want it to be... it's a personal journal of rants and raves, your opinions or ideas on any topic, or it could be just a note about your day. A blog post is an opinion, therefore biased, can be of any length, and research is not required. it's less formal than an article. Comments are accepted.
Forum Post: If you want to have a group discussion with many members on any topic of general interest, post it in the CS Forum.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I view Articles created by other members?
Answer
In the top nav bar, click on the Articles link.
Click on the ( Menu) icon on the top right corner of the page. The menu will expand.
Then click on the dropdown that says " Forums / Blogs / Polls / Poems / Videos / etc.". It will expand.
Then click on Articles in the list of links.
You will see a list of Articles created by other members and Staff.
Choose an Article and click on the Article Title to view it.
To see only Articles created by Users: click on the "Category" dropdown at the top of the page and click on User Articles inside the dropdown.
Updated May 25, 2020|
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Q:How do I add Books to my profile?
Answer
To Post a Book:
Click on
Books in the top nav, then click on the
Post Book button. Enter the Title, Author, Category and Description of the Book, and click the "Submit Book" button.
To Add a Book to your profile that is already on the site:
Click on
Books in the top nav, then find the desired Book and click on it, then click the "Add this Book to your profile" button on the bottom of the right sidebar.
Updated Nov 1, 2017|
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Q:How do I post books to the CS Books page?
Answer
Click on
Books in the top nav, then click on
Post your favorite Book button and follow the instructions there.
Jan 29, 2014|
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Q:How do I Edit Books I posted?
Answer
Click on
Books in the top nav, then click on
My Books. Click the "
Edit" button next to the Book you want to edit. You can edit Books up to 2 weeks after you post them.
Updated Oct 30, 2017|
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